I've entered in a 125km XC race that has 30km tarmac at the start but mostly on gravel roads and 4wd tracks. However the race is around an alpine lake with lots of loose and sharp rock on the roads plus several wide braided river crossings that have large areas of loose rock.

I've not done the race before but have heard that side wall cuts can be a problem. It's high country / far from civilisation stuff so pretty keen to have a reliable but fast tire combination. Tough ask for speed but given the long fast sections I'd like to avoid a slow rolling tire but not at the cost of durability.

So far I'm thinking of Maxxis Ikon Exo (the one with the extra side wall protection) for the rear and maybe for the front too. Running tubeless. Other option for the front could be Rocket Ron, because of its strength over the loose but I'm concerned about side wall cuts from the loose rock.

2011/12 I've been using Maxxis xc Advantage USTs as my summer/all-rounders on 2 bikes (one UST rims, one Stans rims), and 3 of my friends do as well - a truely awesome tyre. Maxxis Crossmark USTs are excellent summer tyres as well, maybe more sidewall protection. Great rolling, and great when it's rocky, but not good in mud.

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